EI Dialogues is a podcast series brought to you by Educational Initiatives, an organization working towards creating a world where children everywhere are learning with understanding. In this podcast, we speak to entrepreneurs, academicians, policy makers and education leaders to delve deeper into the most urgent and important questions on solving for quality and equity in education.
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Employee morale was low. Programs existed on paper but not always on the ground. Salaries were uncertain. Scaling felt necessary, but credibility came first. So how do you grow a social organisation fivefold without losing trust, culture, or purpose? In this Ei Dialogues episode, Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO of Magic Bus Foundation, reflects on his journey from two decades in the corporate and…
Why do girls excel in school in the early years and suddenly start falling behind in High School? What will it take for India to have more women engineers? In this episode, Pranav Kothari speaks with Vandana Goyal, Co-CEO of Avanti Fellows and former CEO of The Akanksha Foundation, about the gender gap in STEM, what derails high-performing girls, and the cultural barriers shaping their futures.…
Teacher training programs often fail. Doubling salaries produced zero learning gains in one study. So what actually works? Omar Momin, CEO of Godrej Foundation, shares evidence from experiments across Indian schools on sustained teacher training, teaching students by learning level, measuring impact with counterfactuals, identifying gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and using AI to…
How do you bring 2 million+ out-of-school girls back into classrooms and achieve 4x better learning outcomes? Gayatri Nair Lobo, CEO of Educate Girls, shares the real barriers keeping girls out of school, how to build trust with government systems, and why quality improved as they scaled to millions. Gayatri leads a decade-long mission to help 10 million learners unlock their right to education.…
Join Pranav Kothari in conversation with Neera Nundy, Co-Founder of Dasra, as they explore what drives philanthropic giving in India. From the psychology of generosity to trust-based funding and the rising role of women in philanthropy, this episode unpacks 25 years of insights on transforming India's social sector through strategic giving. #EiDialogues #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #India #Dasra
What does it take for philanthropy to move beyond charity and create lasting change? In this episode of Ei Dialogues, Priya Naik (Founder & CEO, Samhita) joins Pranav Kothari (CEO, Educational Initiatives) to explore how catalytic capital, blended finance, and CSR can transform livelihoods at scale. From unlocking 500–1000x resources with small grants to stories of dignity from women…
In this episode, Sridhar shares how trust, people, and partnerships can drive lasting change in education. Discover how CSR can go beyond compliance, and what it takes to balance strategy with real-world impact.
What does it really take to transform education for millions of children in India’s government schools? In this episode, we unpack Madhukar's 15 years of experience working with state governments, district leaders, and teachers to create sustainable, large-scale education reform. You’ll hear about: - Why “building government capacity” is essential for lasting education reform- How to balance…
In this episode of EI Dialogues, we talk to Shikhar Malhotra, Trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation and CEO of HCL Healthcare, and Sribharat Mathukumilli, Member of Parliament from Visakhapatnam and President of GITAM University. Shikhar and Sribharat share their journeys in business and politics and how it was shaped by personal conviction, resilience, and a deep commitment to public good. In this…
In an engaging and honest conversation, Pranav Kothari sits down with Mr. Anurag Kundu to discuss his inspiring journey from Teach for India to the Punjab Development Commission. Discover the incredible work he has done in the field of education and gain valuable insights into the Right to Education, collaborating with stakeholders, and child protection in the age of AI. If you're involved in the…
